Advertised from 16 April 2026

Role

Wild fish and their waters need your help. Will you join us in making a difference? WildFish is a charity dedicated to conserving wild fish and their aquatic habitats. This is a new role for someone looking to grow as a press and media professional and to make a tangible impact on water-dependent wildlife.

We’re seeking a self-motivated and driven Policy and Campaigns Officer to join our Scotland team. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator, comfortable with working remotely and prepared to contribute to regular team meetings.

Key responsibilities

Community support & campaign development

• Support the Scotland team in building relationships with community groups, and related organisations across Scotland.
• Support the sharing of practical guidance on planning processes, regulatory frameworks and freshwater protection.
• Equip local supporters with accessible briefings and other campaign materials and guidance.
• Work alongside people in communities of place with a shared aim of protecting wild fish and freshwater ecosystems.

Freshwater & policy engagement

• Develop a working knowledge of environmental pressures on freshwater and coastal ecosystems in Scotland, including salmon farming impacts
• Help interpret and translate technical research and policy analysis into accessible materials for communities and supporters.
• Work with science and legal colleagues to review materials for clarity and accuracy.
• Support responses to consultations and local planning processes where community engagement is required.

Digital mobilisation & communications

• Work closely with the communications team to generate content for social media channels.
• Work with the communications team to develop digital mobilisation tools.
• Identify storytelling opportunities to support campaigns.
• Support media engagement to amplify allies and local partners in the wider campaign community
• Track digital engagement and feed insights back into campaign strategy.

Public speaking & representation

• Represent WildFish at community meetings, public forums and stakeholder events.
• Deliver presentations on freshwater protection and salmon farming impacts.
• Build WildFish’s reputation as a constructive, evidence-led organisation in Scotland

Internal collaboration

• Work closely with colleagues across Scotland and the UK to ensure community-based activities cohere with WildFish’s strategies and charitable objectives.
• Participate in team meetings, planning sessions, and evaluation discussions.
• Contribute to reporting, record-keeping, and administrative tasks to support the delivery of projects.

A full Job Description and Person Specification are available for download below.

Application notes

To apply: please send a cv and covering letter to Kim Sargeant, kim@wildfish.org

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